CJR Waterbury

CJR Waterbury, located at 80 Prospect Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, is part of the Connecticut Junior Republic’s statewide network of behavioral health, education, and community-based programs dedicated to helping youth and families thrive. The Waterbury campus is home to a wide range of services, including residential treatment for adolescent boys, intensive family-based programs, school and vocational supports, outpatient mental health care, mentoring services, and reintegration programs for justice-involved youth. Through individualized care plans and evidence-based practices, CJR provides structured guidance that supports emotional development, behavioral change, and long-term stability for young people and their families.

The organization’s offerings span multiple levels of care, from short- and long-term residential programs to home-, school-, and community-based interventions that promote success across all aspects of life. Youth and families benefit from a comprehensive blend of therapeutic, educational, and vocational services, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed treatment, Multidimensional Family Therapy, and Multisystemic Therapy. CJR also delivers outpatient mental health services through its Wellness Center, offering therapy, psychiatric services, and specialized treatments for trauma and behavioral challenges. By focusing on empowerment, practical skill-building, and family engagement, CJR Waterbury helps young people overcome adversity, strengthen their support systems, and transition successfully back into their communities.